🌱 Public Hearing On Dallas Redevelopment Plan + Breakfast With Santa

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Dallas-Hiram Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on locally, including updates on...

• A public hearing at today's Dallas City Council meeting.
• The Paulding County Rotary Club's 30th Annual Invitational Christmas Parade.
• Registration details for Dallas' Breakfast with Santa event.

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Cloudy and cooler; p.m. rain. High: 52 Low: 49.

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Here are the top five stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. Dallas City Council will be holding a public hearing on the proposed Dallas Redevelopment Plan at today's regularly scheduled meeting at 5:15 p.m. The hearing will allow the public to comment on the plan, as well as Tax Allocation District No. 1. Other items on today's council meeting agenda include a discussion of a warranty bond release for the Huntleigh Chase Subdivision Phase III, a scoping study contract for the Battlefield Trail, and a master list of City Council appointments. (City of Dallas Georgia)
2. On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Paulding County Rotary Club held its 30th annual Invitational Christmas Parade in downtown Dallas. The theme for this year's parade was "Imagine," and kicked off at 1 p.m. If you missed the parade, you can check out livestreamed recordings of the day on Paulding County's Facebook page. (Paulding County Rotary Club)
3. Registration for Dallas' upcoming Breakfast with Santa event closes this Friday, Dec. 9, at 4:00 p.m. or until limited spots are filled. The breakfast will be held at Sara Babb Park on Saturday, Dec. 17, and will include take-home activities for kids. Pancakes will be served with your choice of a side. The registration fee is $15. (City of Dallas Georgia)
4. Calling all artistically-inspired teens! Head to the New Georgia Public Library at 4:30 p.m. today, Dec. 5, for a special teens-only Tiny Art Class. (New Georgia Public Library via Facebook)
5. The Dallas Police Department invites you to join them on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. for a town hall meeting at Dallas City Hall. The department will discuss crime prevention techniques with the public, and will also provide an update to business owners on how they are working to reduce criminal activity in Dallas. If you are a business owner or represent a local business, please join us. (City of Dallas GA Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Color Shadowing With Stephanie Williams At Phillips 47 Salon (9:00 AM)
• Story Time At New Georgia Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Teen Tiny Art At New Georgia Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! These gorgeous properties have just hit the local real estate market, including a four-bed, three-bath home in Villa Rica for $299,900, and another in the Dallas area with five beds and three baths for $387,990. Get the specs in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Dallas-Hiram Patch)
• The next Paulding County Board of Commissioners board meeting will be held in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be a board work session earlier that day from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Paulding County, Georgia)
• Do your little ones wish they could help Santa Claus this holiday season? Mark your calendar for "Elf Training" at the Maude P. Ragsdale Library on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11:00 a.m.! Recommended for children ages 4 to 10, this fun, interactive event will let participants put their skills to the test and see if they have what it takes to be one of Santa's Little Helpers. (Maude P. Ragsdale Hiram Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.